The average train between Birmingham and Chorley takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Chorley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Chorley at 9:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Chorley station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Birmingham to Chorley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Chorley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Birmingham to Chorley train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birmingham and Chorley is 138.5 km. The road distance is 179 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 45m.